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Operations Support Specialist

York Space Systems
Grand Forks, ND Contractor
POSTED ON 7/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/5/2026
York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next- generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We’re looking to expand our team across the board.

Job Summary

York Space Systems is seeking an Operations Support Specialist to support operational activities at our customer Operations Center (OC) in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Staff will be assigned to provide 24/7 operational support to SDA’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) Transport Layer. The PWSA Transport Layer will provide multi-band global communications access and persistent encrypted connectivity for warfighter missions. Staff will be required to work shifts and weekends and be on-site at the government customer facilities. Staff will be working in a highly dynamic environment with multiple government customers and partner organizations to provide critical warfighter capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Perform on-console tasks for real-time operations and anomaly investigations for multiple missions
  • Develop and execute operational documentation, including procedures, anomaly documentation, and information files
  • Respond to anomalies - hardware and software - for both ground and space assets
  • Monitor health and safety of space and ground segments by trending and monitoring telemetry
  • Participate in mission rehearsals, launch support activities, and anomaly response exercises
  • Work with engineering subject matter experts and Mission Operations personnel to plan and execute mission objectives ensuring contractual commitments
  • Support mission integration into the operations center
  • Support Mission Planning activities for the PWSA constellation

Required

  • Up to 6 months of on-site training at our headquarters in Greenwood Village, CO

Qualifications

  • 0-6 years of experience in an applicable engineering field
  • Ability to quickly learn operational documentation, software, and hardware design
  • Familiarity with Python
  • Excellent organization and communication skills
  • Ability to work well in both a team environment and executing individual tasks
  • Ability to regularly work off hours, weekends and holidays; shift work required
  • Active Security Clearance – SECRET

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of spacecraft subsystems, orbital dynamics, and ground systems
  • Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint or other project management tools
  • Experience with the following:
    • Telemetry analysis and trending
    • Space situational awareness
    • Flight and ground software
    • Network administration
    • Data management
    • General familiarity with current cybersecurity best practices
    • TS/SCI Security Clearance
    • BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant technical field (or equivalent experience)
Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (subject to spousal surcharge).
  • Company holidays, floating holidays, and sick time.
  • Unlimited PTO.
  • Generous 401(k) match.

How To Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply” link at the top of the page. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed. York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.

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